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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.73, 8,141.46 and 2,306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.73, 8,141.46 and 2,306.89 is: 3,460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.73 : 8,141.46 = 2,306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.73/8,141.46 = 2,306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.73x = 8,141.46 × 2,306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.73x = 18,781,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,781,452.66/5,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.28

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